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CITY • Cameron County, TX
City of Brownsville
Population / Scale
191,967
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.603505
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$227.9M
+5.0% YoY • +25.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$487.54M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.2 pts
1Y: -0.2 pts • 10Y: -2.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.9 pts
59.4 (D) → 51.5 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+5.0% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+25.2% (5Y)
10Y: +55.1% • Since '00: +229.3%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0936
FY 22: $0.6971 → FY 27: $0.6035
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.4 (D)'10: 56.3 (D)'17: 54.2 (D)'22: 52.7 (D)'27: 51.5 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $69.2M'10: $107.9M'17: $146.9M'22: $182.1M'27: $227.9M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BL
Bryan L. Martinez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Bryan.Martinez@BrownsvilleTX.gov
GD
Gustavo De León
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Gustavo.DeLeon@BrownsvilleTX.gov
JC
John Cowen, Jr.
Mayor (At-Large)
John.Cowen@brownsvilletx.gov
LC
Linda C. Macias
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Linda.Macias@brownsvilletx.gov
NG
Nurith Galonsky
Councilmember, At-Large Position B (At-Large Position B)
Nurith.Galonsky@BrownsvilleTX.gov
PC
Pedro Cardenas
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
Pedro.Cardenas@BrownsvilleTX.gov
TV
Tino Villarreal, Jr.
Councilmember, At-Large Position A (At-Large Position A)
Tino@BrownsvilleTX.gov
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Brownsville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Brownsville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Brownsville Home Rule Charter (PART I - CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/brownsville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-07-27
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+5.0% YoYFreedom Score: 51.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Brownsville
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($227,902,514) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.603505 per $100 valuation: $0.422014 M&O + $0.181491 I&S) for City of Brownsville. Source: Cameron Appraisal District 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$227.9M
General Fund
$125.3M
Debt Service (I&S)
$34.2M
Capital Projects
$12.8M
Per Capita
$1,187
Public Safety: $64.3M (28%)
0Public Works: $59.5M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $11.3M
Administration: $22.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.603505 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 51.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 1, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget (Ord. 2026-1815) — City of Brownsville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($217,112,046) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.603504 per $100 valuation) for City of Brownsville.
Total Appropriation
$217.1M
General Fund
$119.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$33.2M
Capital Projects
$12.2M
Per Capita
$1,131
Public Safety: $60.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $56.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $10.7M
Administration: $21.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.603504 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 52 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Brownsville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($207,786,943) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.603504 per $100 valuation) for City of Brownsville.
Total Appropriation
$207.8M
General Fund
$113.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$33.2M
Capital Projects
$11.7M
Per Capita
$1,082
Public Safety: $57.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $53.7M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $10.2M
Administration: $20.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.603504 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.5% YoYFreedom Score: 52.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Brownsville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Brownsville (Cameron County) totaling $200,566,547. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6080 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$200.6M
General Fund
$109.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$32.0M
Capital Projects
$11.3M
Per Capita
$1,045
Public Safety: $55.9M (28%)
0Public Works: $51.8M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $9.9M
Administration: $19.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.607987 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.4 (D)• Adopted Aug 31, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Brownsville
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Brownsville (Cameron County) totaling $190,182,579. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.6919 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$190.2M
General Fund
$103.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$30.3M
Capital Projects
$10.7M
Per Capita
$991
Public Safety: $53.0M (28%)
0Public Works: $49.2M (26%)
Parks & Culture: $9.3M
Administration: $18.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.691919 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$227.90M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $125.3MPer Capita: $1,187Tax Rate: $0.603505Freedom: 51.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$217.11M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $119.4MPer Capita: $1,131Tax Rate: $0.603504Freedom: 51.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$207.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $113.5MPer Capita: $1,082Tax Rate: $0.603504Freedom: 52 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$200.57M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $109.5MPer Capita: $1,045Tax Rate: $0.607987Freedom: 52.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$190.18M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $103.9MPer Capita: $991Tax Rate: $0.691919Freedom: 52.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$182.10M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $99.5MPer Capita: $949Tax Rate: $0.697113Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$173.31M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $94.7MPer Capita: $903Tax Rate: $0.708964Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$166.34M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $90.9MPer Capita: $867Tax Rate: $0.713927Freedom: 53.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$158.98M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.8MPer Capita: $828Tax Rate: $0.726064Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$152.60M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.3MPer Capita: $795Tax Rate: $0.735503Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$146.93M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $80.3MPer Capita: $765Tax Rate: $0.735503Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$141.32M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $77.2MPer Capita: $736Tax Rate: $0.740652Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$134.16M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $73.3MPer Capita: $699Tax Rate: $0.745837Freedom: 54.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$128.65M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $70.3MPer Capita: $670Tax Rate: $0.745091Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$123.75M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $67.6MPer Capita: $645Tax Rate: $0.749562Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$118.85M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $64.9MPer Capita: $619Tax Rate: $0.754809Freedom: 55.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$113.63M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $62.1MPer Capita: $592Tax Rate: $0.756319Freedom: 56 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$107.93M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.9MPer Capita: $562Tax Rate: $0.760101Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$104.24M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $56.9MPer Capita: $543Tax Rate: $0.760861Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$99.08M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $54.1MPer Capita: $516Tax Rate: $0.767709Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$94.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $51.4MPer Capita: $490Tax Rate: $0.766941Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$90.37M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $49.4MPer Capita: $471Tax Rate: $0.762339Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$85.83M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.9MPer Capita: $447Tax Rate: $0.760814Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$82.89M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $45.3MPer Capita: $432Tax Rate: $0.756249Freedom: 58.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$79.93M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $43.7MPer Capita: $416Tax Rate: $0.753224Freedom: 58.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$75.94M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $41.5MPer Capita: $396Tax Rate: $0.758497Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$72.56M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $39.6MPer Capita: $378Tax Rate: $0.755463Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$69.21M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.8MPer Capita: $361Tax Rate: $0.761507Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1387 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) related to: TMLIRP Claim No. TX260469. (Office of the City Attorney)
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) r...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1350 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)
Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Offi...
Ord. 2026-2026-1335 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Subsection 4.4.3 – Permitted Use Chart, Subsection 4.4.4 – Additional Use Standard
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning ...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1400 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consideration and ACTION to approve TRIPPP Consulting's Change Order #1, which would address the unforeseen success of increased trips for Fiscal Year 2026 with the Uber Rideshare Pilot program on Brownsville Metro’s Route 30 in the amount not to exceed $
Consideration and ACTION to approve TRIPPP Consulting's Change Order #1, which would address the unforeseen success of increased trips for Fiscal Year 2026 with...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1073 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-114, reviewing, amending, and readopting all the provisions listed in the documents titled "City of Brownsville, Texas Amended Investment Policy" and "City of Brownsville, Texas, Amended Investment
Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-114, reviewing, amending, and readopting all the provisions listed in the documents titled "City of Bro...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1343 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-121-A amending Resolution Number 2026-121 ratifying direction to the City Manager to reactivate the City of Brownsville Environmental and Conservation Task Force that was tasked with providing advice and
Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-121-A amending Resolution Number 2026-121 ratifying direction to the City Manager to reactivate the City of B...
Ord. 2026-2026-1333 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-021-PD, to establish a Planned Development District (PD) to establish development-specific zoning regulations that would permit reduced setbacks, detached accessory structures in the
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-021-PD, to establish a Planned Development District (PD) to establish development-specif...
Ord. 2026-2026-1334 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-022-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Regional Center (RC) zoning district to allow an event center for Suite G, Lot 3, Block 1, Springmart I Subdivision Replat #2, Cameron Cou
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-022-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Regional Center (RC) zoning district to all...
Ord. 2026-2026-1342 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 52/100
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Brownsville and amend pertinent sections of the Code of Ordinances to reflect those up
Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1389 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight
Enacted by City of Brownsville in City of Brownsville City Council - September 22, 2026 on 2026-09-22 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight...
Ord. 2026-2026-1331 • Zoning & Property RightsOverreach: 62/100
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-019, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential development for a 1.00-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block 307,
Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-019, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow ...
Ord. 2026-09-22-2026-1318 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-127 identifying qualifying projects described in Exhibit “A” to the Memorandum of Understanding between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and the City of Brownsville dated August 29, 202
Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-127 identifying qualifying projects described in Exhibit “A” to the Memorandum of Understanding between...
Ord. 2026-09-17-2026-1320 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on August 20th, 2026.
Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on August 20th, 2026....
Ord. 2026-09-17-2026-1321 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates.
Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates....
Ord. 2026-09-04-2026-1157 • General RegulationOverreach: 54/100
Update on Charter Amendment
Enacted by City of Brownsville in City of Brownsville City Council - September 04, 2026 on 2026-09-04 (Roll-Call Vote: 7-0). Update on Charter Amendment...
Ord. 235-2026-012-PD • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 235-2026-012-PD: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY REZONING 3.205 ACRES ON VASQUEZ RANCH ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (R-2) WITH A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO ALLOW A TOWNHOME DEV
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY REZONING 3.205 ACRES ON VASQUEZ RANCH ROAD FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (R-2)...
Ord. 2026-1815 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-1815: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2027.
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BEGINNING ON OCTOBE...
Ord. 235-2026-903-S • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 235-2026-903-S: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL PLAZA WITH REDUCED SETBACKS AT 9935 NARANJO ROAD.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A COMMERCIAL PLAZA WITH REDUCED SETBACKS AT 9935 NARANJO ROAD....
Ord. 2026-1818 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-1818: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, RELATED TO THE MADEIRA ESPIRITU SANTO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE; ACCEPTING AND APPROVING AN UPDATE TO THE MADEIRA ESPIRITU SANTO PUBLIC
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, RELATED TO THE MADEIRA ESPIRITU SANTO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NUMBER ONE; ACCEPTING A...
Ord. 235-2026-904 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 235-2026-904: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (R-2) TO ALLOW AN EXISTING DUPLEX SUBDIVISION FOR ALL OF HIDDEN
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS TO REZONE FROM RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) TO RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN (R-...
Ord. 235-2026-018 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 235-2026-018: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY UPDATING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS TO REZONE LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY TO ALLOW A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION FOR SUMMER LAKES SUBDIVI
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE BY UPDATING THE OFFICIAL ZONING ATLAS TO REZONE LAND FROM AGRICULTURE TO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY TO ALLOW A SI...
Ord. 2026-1822 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2026-1822: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026 FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027, PROVIDING FOR THE INTEREST AND SINKING FUND FOR
AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE TAX YEAR 2026 FOR THE USE AND SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL...
Ord. 2026-1820 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-1820: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2027.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2027....
Ord. 235-2026-905 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 235-2026-905: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.09 ACRES ON LESTER DRIVE FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR TO RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TO ALLOW AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, AND DEALING WITH RELAT
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE APPROXIMATELY 2.09 ACRES ON LESTER DRIVE FROM COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR TO RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION TO ALLOW A...
Ord. 2026-1817 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-1817: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE MASTER PLAN AS A LONG-RANGE POLICY GUIDE FOR THE REVITALIZATION, REINVESTMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF DOWNTOWN BROWNSVI
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE DOWNTOWN RENAISSANCE MASTER PLAN AS A LONG-RANGE POLICY GUIDE FOR THE REVITA...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-14
May 2025 City of Brownsville Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 24,802 (19.0% of 130,537 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
Linda C. Macias WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
Pedro Cardenas WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
Bryan L. Martinez WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position A (At-Large Position A)
Tino Villarreal, Jr. WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
Gustavo De León WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)Councilmember, At-Large Position B (At-Large Position B)
Nurith Galonsky WINNER
100.0% (21,825 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 39,161 (30.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
54.0% (21,147 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
46.0% (18,014 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 31,329 (24.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
68.0% (21,304 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (10,025 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 24,802 (19.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (17,609 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (7,193 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 19,581 (15.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
69.0% (13,511 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (6,070 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 40,467 (31.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (26,304 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (14,163 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 36,551 (28.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (26,317 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (10,234 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,108 (20.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (16,970 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
35.0% (9,138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 32,634 (25.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
68.0% (22,191 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (10,443 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 36,551 (28.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (22,296 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (14,255 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 36,551 (28.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
57.0% (20,834 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (15,717 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,275 (14.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (13,158 votes)Michael R. Vance
28.0% (5,117 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,718 (22.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (18,380 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
36.0% (10,338 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 36,551 (28.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
72.0% (26,317 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
28.0% (10,234 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 18,275 (14.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
70.0% (12,793 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (5,482 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,108 (20.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
56.0% (14,620 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (11,488 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 33,940 (26.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
61.0% (20,703 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (13,237 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 22,191 (17.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
63.0% (13,980 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (8,211 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,718 (22.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
65.0% (18,667 votes)David C. Morales
35.0% (10,051 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 35,245 (27.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
58.0% (20,442 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (14,803 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 20,886 (16.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
67.0% (13,994 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
33.0% (6,892 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 26,108 (20.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (16,709 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (9,399 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 28,718 (22.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
64.0% (18,380 votes)David C. Morales
36.0% (10,338 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 37,856 (29.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
71.0% (26,878 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (10,978 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Brownsville Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 30,024 (23.0% of 130,538 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Mayor (At-Large)
John Cowen, Jr. WINNER
59.0% (17,714 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
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City of Brownsville City Council Regular Meeting
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8: Adjourn1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-09-22 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - September 22, 2026
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2026-1390: Recognition of Service, Jorge Cardenas, Chief Information OfficerItem-13: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-5: PRESENTATION(S)2026-1148: Presentation of Brownsville Housing Master Plan progress updates — Public Engagement & Housing Needs Assessments (Planning & Redevelopment Department)2026-1347: Introduction and Overview of the Brownsville Design Guidelines and Standards (Planning & Redevelopment Department)Item-8: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-9: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-1382: Introduction and welcome of the City’s new Assistant Finance Director, Rodrigo Gimenez.2026-1345: Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Special Meetings held on August 17, 2026, August 21, 2026 and August 29, 2026. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-1145: Consideration and ACTION to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Brownsville Independent School District for the use of their property to install and maintain a bus shelter located at 2477 Price Road. (Brownsville Metro)2026-1358: Consideration and ACTION to approve Tokio Marine HCC for Stop Loss Services for the City of Brownsville for Fiscal Year 2027, in the amount not to exceed $1,059,730, as budgeted. (Organizational Development and Human Resources)2026-1383: Consideration and ACTION to approve the CPI Rate Adjustment for Redfish Recycling effective October 1, 2026, not to exceed 3.53%. (Internal Services Department)2026-1384: Consideration and ACTION to approve the CPI Rate Adjustment for Republic Services effective October 1, 2026, not to exceed 4.70%. (Internal Services Department)2026-1385: Consideration and ACTION to approve a three-year purchase of VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vDefend licensing and support from SHI Government Solutions, Inc., through Texas Department of Information Resources Contract DIR-CPO-5241, in a total amount n2026-1388: Consideration and ACTION to approve the first renewal of Contract No. 093-24-FIN-RFP with Deep Blue Investment Advisors for Investment Advisory Services for $34,500. (Financial Services Department)2026-1379: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-128 supporting Cameron County’s acquisition of the B&M International Bridge and related facilities and recognizing its importance to regional transportation, international trade, and economic deveItem-24: PUBLIC HEARING(S)2026-1400: Consideration and ACTION to approve TRIPPP Consulting's Change Order #1, which would address the unforeseen success of increased trips for Fiscal Year 2026 with the Uber Rideshare Pilot program on Brownsville Metro’s Route 30 in the amount not to exceed $Item-29: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1386: BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)2026-1406: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-131 to appoint members to the City of Brownsville Environmental and Conservation Task Force pursuant to Resolution Number 2026-121-A. (City Manager's Office/ Office of the City Attorney/ Planning and RedeItem-35: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1408: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to the attorney-client privilege. (Office of the City Attorney)Item-39: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1351: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1409: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to a limited waiver of the attorney-client privilege. (Office of the City Attorney)Item-42: ADJOURNMENT2026-1343: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-121-A amending Resolution Number 2026-121 ratifying direction to the City Manager to reactivate the City of Brownsville Environmental and Conservation Task Force that was tasked with providing advice and 2026-1387: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) related to: TMLIRP Claim No. TX260469. (Office of the City Attorney)2026-1350: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1331: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-019, to rezone from Residential Estate (RE) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential development for a 1.00-acre tract of land out of Lot 4, Block 307, 2026-1333: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-021-PD, to establish a Planned Development District (PD) to establish development-specific zoning regulations that would permit reduced setbacks, detached accessory structures in the 2026-1334: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-022-S, to request a Specific Use Permit in a Regional Center (RC) zoning district to allow an event center for Suite G, Lot 3, Block 1, Springmart I Subdivision Replat #2, Cameron Cou2026-1335: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Subsection 4.4.3 – Permitted Use Chart, Subsection 4.4.4 – Additional Use Standard2026-1342: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Brownsville and amend pertinent sections of the Code of Ordinances to reflect those up2026-1389: Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight2026-1318: Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-127 identifying qualifying projects described in Exhibit “A” to the Memorandum of Understanding between Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and the City of Brownsville dated August 29, 2022026-1073: Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution Number 2026-114, reviewing, amending, and readopting all the provisions listed in the documents titled "City of Brownsville, Texas Amended Investment Policy" and "City of Brownsville, Texas, Amended Investment 2026-09-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - September 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-6: PRESENTATION(S)Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-1320: Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on August 20th, 2026.2026-1321: Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates.2026-09-12 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - September 12, 2026
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2026-1380: CALL TO ORDER2026-1380: WORK SESSION(S)2026-1380: Welcome and Mid-Year Update of the Strategic Visioning Session Overview, Celebrate “One City.”2026-1381: The City Commission will participate in a Mid-Year Update of the Strategic Plan and strategic visioning session focused on the review of strategic pillars, including, but not limited to, governance.2026-1382: ADJOURNMENT2026-1386: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-09-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - September 04, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1259: Election of Officers: Chair and Vice Chair, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.2026-1152: Consideration of approval of Minutes from the Audit and Oversight Committee Regular meeting held on July 10, 2026.2026-1153: City Auditor's Office Update on:2026-1275: Update on Coordination with External Auditors2026-1154: Professional Development2026-1156: Proclamation for Fraud Awareness Week, November 15th-21st2026-1158: Ongoing preparation for 2026 Annual Fraud Awareness Training2026-1155: Upcoming Holiday Closures and Change in Lobby Hours2026-1159: Other items of interest related to the Office of the City AuditorItem-15: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1160: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to ongoing Internal Control Reviews (ICR) and Nonaudit Service requests.2026-1161: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to fraud analysis and hotline concern(s) received.2026-1163: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Aberdeen.2026-1157: Update on Charter Amendment2026-1164: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Sunshine.2026-1170: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Branch.2026-1277: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Deliberation) related to the Office of the City Auditor Performance Evaluation Forms and Dates.Item-22: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1165: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to ongoing Internal Control Reviews (ICR) and Nonaudit Service Requests.2026-1166: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to fraud analysis and hotline concern(s) received.2026-1168: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Aberdeen.2026-1169: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Sunshine.2026-1171: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Branch.2026-1278: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the Office of the City Auditor Performance Evaluation Forms and Dates.Item-29: FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS/ASSIGNMENTSItem-30: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - September 01, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-5: PROCLAMATION(S)2026-1180: Recognizing Ruben Hernandez (Commissioner G. De Leon; Commissioner B. Martinez)2026-1186: Recognizing the PossAble Dream Adult High School at the Brownsville Campus (Mayor J. Cowen Jr.; Commissioner G. De Leon)Item-8: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-9: PRESENTATION(S)2026-1172: Presentation by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board providing an Annual Report on the Progress of Collaboration with the City of Brownsville, as required by the City Charter. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)Item-11: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-1181: "National Preparedness Month" (Commissioner N. Galonsky; Commissioner L. Macias)Item-13: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-1240: Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Regular Meetings held on August 4, 2026, and August 18, 2026. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-883: Consideration and ACTION to approve the City of Brownsville holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. (Organizational Development & Human Resources Department)2026-1202: Consideration and action to approve Cooperative Service Agreement No. 355-26-ODHR-CP with Octagon Staffing, LLC, for temporary personnel services on an as-needed basis, for an initial nine-month term with the option to extend for up to three additional mo2026-1056: Consideration and ACTION to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) and the City of Brownsville establishing a formal framework for regional cooperation during declared emergencies and2026-1178: Consideration and ACTION to approve the Brownsville Community Resource Center lease agreements between the City of Brownsville & South Texas Afghanistan Iraq Veteran Association (STAIVA) and Community Action Corporation of South Texas (CACOST) for a three2026-1266: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Brownsville and the City of Harlingen for participation in the FY 2025 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Regional Project. 2026-1143: Consideration and ACTION to approve the purchase of Information Technology (IT) network hardware, wireless equipment, software, licensing, and related services from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for the Cummings Building in an amount not to exceed $129,52026-1237: Consideration and ACTION to Authorize a Contract with RM Walsdorf Inc. for the Abilene Trail Storm Sewer Improvements Project (246-26-EPW-IFB), in the amount not to exceed $104,911.70, as budgeted. (Engineering and Public Works Department)2026-1041: Consideration and ACTION to authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Oscar Alvarado for the Public Art Monument at the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, as budgeted. (Airport Department)2026-1245: Consideration and ACTION to apply for The US Department of Justice FY2026 Model Cities Initiative Grant. (Police Department)2026-1238: Consideration and ACTION to approve the submission of Brownsville Metro's application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Innovative Coordinated Access and Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program in the amount of $2,000,000 with $300,000 in local fu2026-1241: Consideration and Action to Authorize a Contract with Galiguer Corporation DBA Xtreme Security & Fire in the amount of $100,769 for Contract No.348-26-EPMO-CP, for a term of 30 Days, for Verkada Cameras and Door Access controls for the Cannery Public Mark2026-1243: Consideration and ACTION to approve a Contract with ARGIO Roofing & Construction, LLC in the amount of $285,131.87 for Contract No. 346-26-ISD-CP, for repairs to the Market Square Dome, as budgeted. (Internal Services Department)2026-1222: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-118 supporting proposed state legislation that would require county election officials to offer annual election services contracts to municipalities conducting May municipal elections, while prese2026-1132: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-117A to appoint or reappoint members to the Youth Advisory Board. (Office of the City Manager)2026-1244: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-120, to authorize the execution of an Advance Funding Agreement (AFA) between the City of Brownsville and the Texas Department of Transportation to implement major traffic signal improvement at the inters2026-1280: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-124 the submission of Brownsville Metro's application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) FY 2026 Grants for Low or No Emissions Program $12,967,600 with $2,288,400 in local funds for the 2026-1283: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-126 supporting Brownsville Metro's competitive grant application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Bus and Bus Facilities Competitive grant program in the amount of $5,645,700 2026-1262: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2024-223-D, to amend Chapter 86, "Streets, Sidewalks, and Certain other Public Places," to adopt an encroachment licensing fee and right of way management regulations. (EngineeringItem-46: PUBLIC HEARING(S)Item-52: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1220: Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the financial statements and cash investment report for the City of Brownsville for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026. (Financial Services Department)2026-927: Consideration and ACTION to award contract number 141-26-BMT-IFB to 2GS LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise in the amount of $1,539,579 for the Southmost Nature Trail Phase III, as budgeted. (Multimodal Transportation)Item-57: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1182: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property), and 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations) related to Project Fulcrum. (Office of the Ci2026-1269: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Quantum. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1284: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Tune-Up. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-63: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1248: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1285: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Tune-Up. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-66: ADJOURNMENT2026-1247: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01 (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1138: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-012, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a townhome development for 3.205 acres out of Share 4, Espiritu Santo Grant, C2026-1139: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential subdivision for all of Summer Lakes Subdivision Phase 4, Camer2026-387: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1817 to adopt the City of Brownsville's Downtown Renaissance's Master Plan. (Planning & Redevelopment)2026-1140: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-903-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow a commercial plaza and establish reduced setbacks for Lots 16, 17, and2026-1141: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-904, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow an existing duplex subdivision for all of Hidden Meadows Subdivision Section 2, 2026-1142: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-905, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow an existing single-family development for an approximate 2.09 acres out of Lots 1, 2,2026-986: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818 accepting and approving an update to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One (PID) Operations and Maintenance Service and Assessment Plan; accep2026-1216: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2025-1781-B to adopt an end-of-year amendment to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. (Financial Services Department)2026-1215: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1815 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation. (BCIC)2026-1214: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1816 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for the Greater Brownsville Economic Development Corporation. (GBEDC)2026-1217: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1820 to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget. (Financial Services Department)2026-1218: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1821 to ratify the Fiscal Year 2027 budget that will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget. (Financial Services Department)2026-1219: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1822 levying ad valorem taxes for the Tax Year 2026 for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Brownsville, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2027, providing 2026-1070: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1761-B of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to update the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Brownsville and amend pertinent sections of the Code of Ordinances to reflect those updates, and2026-1249: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST of THREE PUBLIC HEARINGS on imposing a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, processing, and approval of applications for High-Intensity Data Processing Facilities, Event Centers, Private Game Clubs, Automotive Quick L2026-1270: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property descr2026-1253: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) regarding Ordinance No. 2026-1797, City Code Section 2-26, public comment regulations. (Office of the City Attorney/ Office of the City Secretary)2026-1199: Consideration and ACTION to adopt and enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Cameron County for certain administrative, financial, and other matters concerning City and County participation in the GBEDC Tech Park Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of Br2026-1111: Consideration and ACTION to approve amendments to the City of Brownsville Employee Handbook to revise the Orientation Policy and establish a Bereavement Leave Policy, with an effective date of October 1, 2026. (Organizational Development & Human Resources2026-1198: Consideration and ACTION to approve the contract with Borderless Studio LLC for the completion of the Southmost Corridor Study and related services to be rendered during the eight-month project period, in an amount not to exceed $169,995. (Planning & Rede2026-1209: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the approval of a Tree Removal Permit as an alternative to the preservation of Protected and Heritage Trees under the Unified Development Code, Section: 5.1.3.B – Heritage Tree, for a proposed fuel station and conveni2026-08-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 29, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1272: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Quantum. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-6: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-7: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1273: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property descrItem-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-28 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 28, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL2026-1263: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1263: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Quantum. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-6: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-7: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-1264: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property descr2026-08-26 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 26, 2026
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6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition2026-08-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 21, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL2026-1222: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1210: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Quantum. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-6: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1213: PUBLIC HEARING(S)2026-1213: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1823 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to disannex, and hereinafter reduce the City of Brownsville corporate and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary limits, a property described as beItem-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 20, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-6: PRESENTATION(S)Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-1151: Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates.2026-1150: Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on July 30th, 2026.2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 18, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-5: PROCLAMATION(S)2026-1123: Recognizing "National Aviation Day" (Commissioner L. Macias; Commissioner T. Villarreal)2026-1124: Recognizing the Brownsville Police Department SWAT Competition Team (Mayor J. Cowen; Commissioner P. Cardenas)Item-8: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-9: PRESENTATION(S)2026-1075: Presentation on Municipal Court collection services provided by Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP, including the Brownsville City Fines and Fees Collection Report for the period of October 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. (Municipal Court)2026-1133: Receive a presentation on USL Steering Committee.Item-12: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-948: Driver Safety TrainingItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-1074: Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Regular Meeting held on July 21, 2026. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-805: Consideration and ACTION to approve the second one-year renewal of the Professional Service Agreement for Marketing and Advertising Services (RFP 074-25-AIR-RFP) with Dovetail, Inc for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport for an amount2026-1095: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the execution of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). (Multimodal Transportation)2026-1122: Consideration and Action to authorize a Contract with G&E Escobedo Construction Inc. for Contract No. 218-26-EPW-IFB, Bore and Trenching On-Call Services, for a term consisting of a three (3) year base term with two (2) optional one-year renewal periods. 2026-1121: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING acknowledging the City Secretary's Certificate of Sufficiency for the Charter Amendment Petition, proposing the Brownsville First Jobs & Contracts Policy, establishing provisions relating to local hirItem-26: PUBLIC HEARING(S)2026-1013: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING to adopt end-of-year budget amendment Ordinance Number 2026-1781-B to amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. (Financial Services Department)2026-1014: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1815 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for BCIC. (BCIC)2026-1015: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1816 of the City of Brownsville, Texas, to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget for GBEDC. (GBEDC)2026-1009: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1820 of the City of Brownsville Texas to adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget. (Financial Services Department)(Roll Call Vote Required)2026-1010: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1821 to ratify the Fiscal Year 2027 budget that will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget. (Financial Services Department)(Roll Call Vote Required)2026-1012: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1822 levying ad valorem taxes for the Tax Year 2026 for the use and support of the Municipal Government of the City of Brownsville, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2027, providing for the inte2026-1288: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1817 to adopt the City of Brownsville's Downtown Renaissance's Master Plan. (Planning & Redevelopment)2026-1077: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Brownsville and the Cameron County Elections Office for election services for the purpose of the Charter Amendment; and dealing with rela2026-1113: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-018, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) to allow a single-family residential subdivision for all of Summer Lakes Subdivision Phase 4, Cameron County, T2026-1114: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-903-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow a commercial plaza and establish reduced setbacks for Lots 16, 17, and 18, Block 12026-1115: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-904, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow an existing duplex subdivision for all of Hidden Meadows Subdivision Section 2, Cameron Coun2026-1116: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-905, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow an existing single-family development for an approximate 2.09 acres out of Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, an2026-1112: Public Hearing and Action on First Reading on Ordinance Number 235-2026-012, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Transition (R-3) to allow a townhome development for 3.205 acres out of Share 4, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron Count2026-1119: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818, making findings related to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One, including: advisability of the special supplemental services, the estimated operation aItem-40: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1044: Consideration and ACTION to grant employees an additional paid holiday and/or personal day based on the results of the Employee Time-Off Preference Survey for Fiscal Year 2026–2027. (Organizational Development & Human Resources Department)2026-1096: Consideration and ACTION to award a managed print services contract to Documation, Inc. for the provision, installation, maintenance, and support of a managed print solution for a term of sixty-three (63) months, in an amount not to exceed $247,619 annual2026-1149: Consideration and ACTION to to approve Guaranteed Maximum Price No. 2 with Noble Texas Builders, LLC, for construction of the Brownsville Public Safety Complex under the Construction Manager at Risk contract, RFQ #142-25-EPW-RFQ, in the amount of $74,181,Item-44: BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)2026-1265: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-117 to appoint or reappoint members to the Youth Advisory Board. (Office of the City Manager)Item-46: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1117: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Ascend. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-991: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01 (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-49: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1118: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Ascend. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-994: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-52: ADJOURNMENT2026-1120: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1814, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Commission, Section 2-26, Meetings and agendas, in order to adopt rules and procedures for executive session, includ2026-1017: Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight2026-1045: Consideration and ACTION to adopt Resolution No. 2026-116, repealing and replacing all prior resolutions creating the Youth Advisory Board and establishing governing bylaws of the Youth Advisory Board (YAB). (City Manager’s Office)2026-1126: Consideration and ACTION to adopt and enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Cameron County for certain administrative, financial, and other matters concerning City and County participation in the Estrella Reinvestment Zone Number Six, City of Brownsvill2026-1080: Consideration and ACTION to ratify Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. HHS001309800001 with the Texas Department of State Health Services and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents. (Department of Health, Wellness & Animal2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 18, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-1173: a. Approval of Minutes- Minutes for July 30, 2026, Special MeetingItem-6: PRESENTATION(S)2026-1174: Director of Aviation Executive ReportItem-9: UPDATES/COMMENTSItem-10: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1176: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) Related to Marketing & Advertising Report2026-1177: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) Related to Project AscendItem-13: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-14: ADJOURNMENT2026-1175: Planning – Task Order Updates2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 17, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALL2026-1180: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-1179: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING acknowledging the City Secretary's Certificate of Sufficiency for the Charter Amendment Petition, proposing the Brownsville First Jobs & Contracts Policy, establishing provisions relating to localItem-6: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - August 04, 2026
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2026-1054: 4 :00 P.M. SPECIAL WORK SESSION:2026-1054: CALL TO ORDER2026-1003: Second Budget Worksession with City Commission for FY 2027. (Financial Services Department)2026-1054: ADJOURN SPECIAL WORK SESSION2026-1054: 5:00 P.M. REGULAR MEETING:Item-7: CALL TO ORDERItem-8: ROLL CALLItem-9: INVOCATIONItem-10: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-11: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-12: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-1060: 2026 City of Brownsville Interdepartmental Call AuditItem-14: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-1011: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the City Manager to execute a budgeted Group Critical Illness Interlocal Agreement with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), enabling eligible Pool members to obtain Group Critical Illness 2026-1028: Consideration and ACTION to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with The Harbeck Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for training services, hiring assessments for various depa2026-1002: Consideration and ACTION to approve the first one-year renewal of the Professional Service Agreement for Air Service Development Consulting Services (RFP ASC-89-0623) with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc for the Brownsville South Padre Island Internationa2026-1059: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-113 authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Brownsville and the Texas Department of Transportation for the Installation and Reimbursement for the Operation and Maintenance of Traffic2026-814: Consideration and ACTION to authorize a professional services contract with Parkhill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. dba Parkhill on a Task Order basis for Contract No.153-26-AIR-RFQ, for a term of up to five years, for landside architectural, engineering, and cons2026-910: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1812, ordering and calling a Charter Election on proposed amendments, during the General Election on November 3, 2026, on the following amendments (Charter Review Committee/ OItem-26: PUBLIC HEARING(S)2026-984: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1818, making findings related to the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District Number One, including: advisability of the special supplemental services, the estimated operation a2026-1076: Public Hearing and ACTION to acknowledge the City Secretary's Certificate of Sufficiency for the Charter Amendment Petition, proposing the Brownsville First Jobs & Contracts Policy, establishing provisions relating to local hiring, City-funded contracts, Item-31: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-1004: Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Cameron Appraisal District Chief Appraiser's Certification of the City of Brownsville's 2026 tax roll. (Financial Services Department)2026-1005: Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Cameron County Tax Assessor-Collector's certification of the estimated ad valorem tax debt collection rate for tax year 2026, and the excess debt tax collections for tax year 2025. (Financial Services Department2026-1050: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-112 to approve the 2026-2030 Regional Consolidated Plan & Allocation of the City of Brownsville's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solut2026-1082: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-115 to approve a one-time waiver of the maintenance bond required for the construction of improvements serving the Greater Brownsville Tech Park. (City Manager's Office/ GBEDC)Item-38: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-39: ADJOURNMENT2026-888: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1811 accepting and approving an update to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Public Improvement District (PID) Operations and Maintenance Service and 2026-1068: Public Hearing and ACTION on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1813, amending Chapter 54, Health and Sanitation, Article VI, Smoking in Public Places, to modify regulations related to smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and ot2026-1016: Consideration and ACTION to approve a Task Order No.19 for Civil Engineering and Related Services for the reconstruction of Tradition Circle and Achievement Drive, to Ambiotec Civil Engineering Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $108,758, as budgete2026-1058: Discussion and consideration of proposed zoning and development regulations for self-storage facilities, quick-lube and oil-change establishments, poker lounges or clubs, data centers, and event centers, including permitted locations, site-development sta2026-983: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-015, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) for an approximate 105.29 acres and Commercial Corridor (CC) for an approximate 14.67 acres to allo2026-985: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-016, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) and Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to allow a multifamily developme2026-981: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event center for Lots 13 & 14, Block 120, Brownsville Original Townsite, 2026-1007: Consideration and ACTION to discuss a possible ad valorem tax rate increase and to authorize a public hearing on August 18, 2026, to discuss the proposed ad valorem tax rate that will exceed the No-New-Revenue tax rate. (Financial Services Department)2026-1069: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1814, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Commission, Section 2-26, Meetings and agendas, in order to adopt rules and procedures for executive session, including preservi2026-1006: Consideration and ACTION to acknowledge the Finance Director's calculation of the City's No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval tax rates for tax year 2026/fiscal year 2027. (Financial Services Department)2026-07-30 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - July 30, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)Item-5: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-7: PRESENTATION(S)Item-9: ADJOURNMENT2026-907: Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates.2026-905: Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on June 18, 2026.2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - July 29, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem-4: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-5: UPDATES/COMMENTSItem-6: APPROVAL OF MINUTES2026-1055: Approval of the Minutes for the Regular Meeting on April 29, 2026.Item-8: PUBLIC HEARINGS:Item-10: ADJOURNMENT2026-1054: (a) Returning Case(s): The Commission will hear the following returning case(s) that concern alleged violations of the International Property Maintenance Code and may issue amendments to previous orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or 2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - July 21, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-5: EXECUTIVE SESSIONItem-7: PROCLAMATION(S)2026-949: Recognizing "Scout Allen Hobbs" (Mayor J. Cowen; Commissioner T. VIllarreal)Item-9: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-10: PRESENTATION2026-1027: Recreation Centers: Building on Today's Success, Planning for Tomorrow (Parks and Recreation Department)Item-12: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-960: City of Brownsville 2026 Summer InternsItem-15: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-894: Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Regular Meetings held on June 16, 2026 and July 7, 2026. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-962: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-111, authorizing Brownsville Metro to provide free fare for Customer Appreciation Day that will be held on July 23, 2026, and finding a public purpose. (Brownsville Metro)2026-976: Consideration and ACTION to approve a contract with Nueces Farm Center, Inc. in the Amount of $482,928.23 for Contract No. 273‑26‑ISD‑CP, for the Purchase and Delivery of an SP 33 Slip Form Paver and Related Equipment for Engineering & Public Works Depart2026-963: Consideration and ACTION to award a Contract to Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $126,425 for materials testing and inspection services, Contract No.309-26-EPMO-CMA, for Bid Package No. 1 of the Public Safety Complex. (Enterprise Project Manage2026-813: Consideration and ACTION to approve the first one-year renewal of the Independent Contractor Agreement for Architect/Engineering Consulting Services (RFQ PES-63-0523) with Jviation, Inc for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. (Airpor2026-988: Consideration and ACTION to approve a lease of two (2) Ford F‑250 Animal Control Units with Enterprise Fleet Management, with monthly lease payments of $1,596.23 for each vehicle, under Contract No. 308‑26‑ISD‑CMA, for a 60‑month term for each unit, as bu2026-982: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-109 authorizing preparation of an updated Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) for the Madeira Espiritu Santo Public Improvement District (PID) Number One; calling for and authorizing the publication of a No2026-1019: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1810 designating a +/- 804.13 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of direItem-26: PUBLIC HEARING(S)2026-978: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-014-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Downtown Edge (DE) zoning district to allow an event center for Lots 13 & 14, Block 120, Brownsville Original Townsite, Cameron Coun2026-979: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-015, to rezone from Agriculture (AG) to Residential Single-Family (R-1) for an approximate 105.29 acres and Commercial Corridor (CC) for an approximate 14.67 acres to allow a single-f2026-980: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-016, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) and Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to Traditional Neighborhood Corridor (TNC) to allow a multifamily development for 2.00 2026-887: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1811 accepting and approving an update to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Public Improvement District (PID) Operations and Maintenance Service and Assessment P2026-1021: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1813, amending Chapter 54, Health and Sanitation, Article VI, Smoking in Public Places, to modify regulations related to smoking in public places to include e-cigarettes and other electro2026-1043: Public Hearing and ACTION on the following proposed Charter amendments for the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026. (Charter Review Committee/ Office of the City Secretary/ Office of the City Attorney) (Items fell to the floor):Amending Charte2026-909: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1812, ordering and calling a Charter Election on proposed amendments, during the General Election on November 3, 2026, on the following amendments (Charter Review Committee/ Office of theItem-34: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-989: Consideration and ACTION to authorize a Contract with Ziwa Corporation in the amount of $3,909,970 for Contract No.196-26-ISD-RFP, for the HVAC Upgrades at the Brownsville Animal Regulation and Care Facility, as budgeted. (Internal Services Department)2026-977: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-073 authorizing the Local Park Grant Program Resolution Authorizing an Application through the signature of a local government official for Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant use for La Posada Park and 2026-872: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-110 creating the Brownsville Sports Commission to evaluate the current use, future programming opportunities, and long-term sustainability of professional and amateur sports programs within the Ci2026-903: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)Item-39: BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)2026-1000: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-083C to appoint or reappoint members to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District Service Plan Board (PASEO). (Office of the City Secretary)2026-1001: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-100 to appoint or reappoint members to the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). (Brownsville Metro Department)Item-42: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-1022: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property), and 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations) regarding land use regulations involving cert2026-1024: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) regarding roles and duties of City Commissioners and City Officials. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-48: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-995: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Midtown Entertainment District enforcement. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1025: Public Hearing and ACTION, if any, on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1814, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article II, City Commission, Section 2-26, Meetings and agendas, in order to adopt rules and procedures for executive session, including2026-996: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-52: ADJOURNMENT2026-1018: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1809 designating a +/- 1,021.48 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of di2026-1009: Consideration and ACTION to approve the purchase of trash cans and benches for Downtown Core (DT-C) as defined in Unified Development Code, and other areas of downtown as needed, based on community input from the Downtown Renaissance Master Plan in the am2026-990: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation) related to: Calvin and Wildrose Construction. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-1023: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) regarding the roles and responsibilities of Boards and Commissions, including budget transparency. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-993: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-961: Pet of the Month Adoption Spotlight2026-992: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation) related to: Midtown Entertainment District enforcement. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-07-10 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - July 10, 2026
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Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)2026-759: Consideration of approval of Minutes from the Audit and Oversight Committee Regular meeting held on May 01, 2026.2026-760: City Auditor's Office Update on:2026-761: Professional Development2026-762: Update on FY27 Budget Request for Personnel and Technology Needs2026-764: City of Brownsville One City Information and All-Hazards Preparedness Fair, held on May 21, 20262026-878: Update on Charter Amendment2026-879: Ongoing preparation for 2026 Annual Fraud Awareness Training2026-765: Other items of interest related to the Office of the City AuditorItem-13: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-767: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to ongoing Internal Control Reviews (ICR).2026-768: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to fraud analysis and hotline concern(s) received.2026-769: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov’t. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to 2026 Risk Assessment.2026-770: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Aberdeen.2026-771: Closed Session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project Sunshine.Item-19: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-775: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to ongoing Internal Control Reviews (ICR).2026-776: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to fraud analysis and hotline concern(s) received.2026-777: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to 2026 Risk Assessment.2026-778: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Aberdeen.2026-779: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Project Sunshine.Item-25: FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS/ASSIGNMENTSItem-26: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - July 07, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: INVOCATIONItem-4: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-5: PROCLAMATION(S)2026-535: Recognizing "Parks and Recreation Month" (Commissioner G. De Leon; Commissioner B. Martinez)2026-924: Recognizing "The Brownsville Fire Department" (Commissioner G. De Leon; Commissioner B. Martinez)2026-935: Recognizing the "Brownsville Dynamite Volleyball Club" (Commissioner N. Galonsky; Mayor J. Cowen)Item-9: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-10: PRESENTATION(S)2026-82: Review and Comparison of Organizational Culture Assessment Results: 2024 vs. 2025Item-12: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-682: Brownsville Chamber of Commerce DC Fly-In: Federal Engagement and Advocacy Update2026-662: Recognizing the Office of the City Secretary for receiving the 2026 Achievement of Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Clerks Association (TMCA).2026-933: Recognizing the Communications & Marketing Department and BrownsvilleTV for receiving the 2026 Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) Award.Item-16: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-892: Consideration and ACTION to reject proposals for RFP No.101-26-ODHR-RFP For Temporary Staffing Services. (Procurement Department)2026-897: Consideration and ACTION to approve the quote/proposal submitted by SHI Government Solutions, Inc. for Rubrik data protection, backup, disaster recovery, cybersecurity resilience, and Microsoft 365 data protection services, in the amount of $158,288.15, a2026-485: Consideration and ACTION to approve the Supportive Services Program allocation for Round 2 under the U. S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP) program. (Grants and Community Development)2026-865: Consideration and ACTION to authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Brownsville and TxDOT for the installation and reimbursement for the operation and maintenance of the traffic signals within a municipality. (Engineering and Public Works De2026-916: Consideration and ACTION to approve a proposal for Roadway Asset Services, LLC (RAS), in the amount of $276,366, as budgeted, for Contract No. 298-26-EPW-CP, for a term of nine months, for Pavement Management Services for the City of Brownsville. (Enginee2026-863: Consideration and ACTION to authorize contracts with Ceballos Lawn Care and NVS Corporate Services for Contract No. 135-26-HLH-RFP, Mowing Services for Vacant Lot, in an estimated amount of $55,000 annually per vendor, for a term of two (2) years with one2026-915: Consideration and ACTION to authorize a contract with Noble Texas Builders, LLC in the amount of $457,709.00 for Contract No. 257-26-PRK-CP, for a term of 2.5 months (approximately 75 calendar days), for improvements at Morningside Park and Brownsville Sp2026-917: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-108 to accept the recommendation of the Brownsville Fire Department and authorize the appointment of Assistant Chief Ismael Gamboa to the Cameron County Emergency Communication District (CCECD) Board of D2026-827: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-094 approving and entering into a multi‑use agreement between the city of Brownsville and the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to improve five bus stops with monopoles located along the 2026-862: Consideration and ACTION to discuss and approve Resolution Number 2026-099 expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds costs associated with certain capital improvements. (Financial Services Department)2026-886: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-103 authorizing preparation of an updated Service and Assessment Plan (SAP) for the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance Public Improvement District (PID); calling for and authorizing tItem-33: PUBLIC HEARING(S)Item-36: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-39: BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)2026-873: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-083C to appoint or reappoint members to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District Service Plan Board (PASEO). (Office of the City Secretary)2026-872: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-084 to appoint or reappoint members to the Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board. (Library)2026-880: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-100 to appoint or reappoint members to the Transit Advisory Committee (TAC). (Brownsville Metro Department)2026-881: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-101 for the removal and appointment of the members to the Building & Standards Commission. (Planning & Redevelopment Department)2026-882: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-102 for the removal and appointment of the members to the Board of Adjustment. (Planning & Redevelopment Department)Item-46: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-889: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property Deliberation), and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Project Egypt. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-929: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property Deliberation), and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Project Headquarters. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's 2026-931: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property Deliberation), and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Project Marketsquare. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's 2026-936: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property Deliberation), and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Project Romeo. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-943: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Solid Waste Services. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-55: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-890: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Resolution Number 2026-104 on Project Egypt. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-930: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Resolution Number 2026-107 on Project Headquarters. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-932: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Resolution Number 2026-106 on Project Marketsquare. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-939: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Resolution Number 2026-105 on Project Romeo. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-940: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Fire Truck Price-Fixing Litigation. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-941: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to Midtown Entertainment District enforcement. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-942: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-63: ADJOURNMENT2026-750: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-011-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 2, Block 1, Juan Garza Subdivision Replat, Cam2026-669: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2026-1806, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as a 47.27-acre tract being Lot 1, Block 202, El Jardin Resubdivision, according to the map o2026-749: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-010, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex for Lot 4, Block 4, McKenzie Estates Subdivision, Cameron County, Texas2026-877: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the iss2026-911: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1809 designating a +/- 1,021.48 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for 2026-748: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-009, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Estate (RE) to allow a single-family residence for 2.64 acres out of 5.0 acres out of the Baldauf 10.88-acre tr2026-914: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1810 designating a +/- 804.13 acre area located in Cameron County, Texas, as a tax increment reinvestment zone; describing the boundaries of the zone; creating a board of directors for th2026-847: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-098 designating an officer or employee to calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate, Voter-Approval Tax Rate, and De Minimis Rate, if applicable, in accordance with section 26.04 of the Texas Tax Code2026-908: Consideration and ACTION on the following proposed Charter amendments for the Special Election to be held on November 3, 2026. (Charter Review Committee/ Office of the City Secretary/ Office of the City Attorney):Amending Charter Art. V., Administrative P2026-938: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-937: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation) related to: Fire Truck Price-Fixing Litigation. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-902: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-076C to appoint or reappoint members to the Brownsville Border Film Commission. (Convention and Visitors Bureau Department)2026-928: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation) related to: Midtown Entertainment District enforcement. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-06-24 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - June 24, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation5: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - June 23, 2026
2026-06-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - June 18, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: ROLL CALLItem-3: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-4: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-6: PRESENTATION/UPDATE/WORKSESSION(S):Item-8: ADJOURNMENT2026-696: Presentation on Brownsville Border Film Commission Updates.2026-695: Discussion and consideration of approval of minutes from the Brownsville Border Film Commission Advisory Board held on March 19, 2026.2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - June 16, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
Item-1: CALL TO ORDERItem-2: SPECIAL WORK SESSION2026-681: Presentation to provide an update on the potential implementation of the Microtransit & Operational Study and Brownsville Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study (Brownsville Metro)2026-783: ADJOURN SPECIAL WORK SESSION2026-783: CALL TO ORDERItem-6: ROLL CALLItem-7: INVOCATIONItem-8: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND STATE OF TEXASItem-9: PROCLAMATION(S)2026-536: Recognizing June 16th as "International Domestic Workers Day" (Mayor J. Cowen, Jr.; Commissioner N. Galonsky)2026-537: Recognizing "Cole Mata" (Commissioner G. De Leon; Commissioner B. Martinez)Item-12: PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODItem-13: CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE(S)2026-664: Recognizing the City of Brownsville for being selected as a winner of the Governor's Community Achievement Awards with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).2026-821: Recognizing the City of Brownsville Communications and Marketing & Brownsville TV for receiving a Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Award for News Video (Brownsville TV Newscast) by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC).Item-16: PRESENTATION(S)2026-831: Presentation on On-Pointe Insights Citizen Satisfaction Survey Process.2026-633: Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative City of Brownsville Updates.2026-828: Update on International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) held on May 18–20, 2026.2026-845: Charter Review Committee Update.Item-21: CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)2026-791: Consideration of approval of minutes from the City Commission Special Meeting held on May 26, 2026 and the City Commission Regular Meeting held on June 2, 2026. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-265: Consideration and ACTION to approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement No.199-26-AIR-CP with SpawGlass Contractors Inc. for the furnishing and installation of an illuminated monument sign in the amount of $256,470, as budgeted, using TIPS Contract #240104022026-783: Consideration and ACTION to approve Contract No. 252-26-ISD-CP with R.L. Abatement for Asbestos Abatement and Interior Selective Demolition at City Hall, with an anticipated completion of January 31, 2028, in the amount of $418,077, as budgeted. (Internal2026-807: Consideration and ACTION to approve a lease of a Gooseneck Scraper with D&M Commercial Leasing for Monthly Lease Payments of $6,316.69 for Contract No. 258‑26‑ISD‑CP, for a 72‑month term, as budgeted. (Internal Services Department)2026-694: Consideration and ACTION to authorize Contract No.250-26-BMT-CP with EnGo Planet Energy Solutions LLC for the purchase and delivery of 17 monopoles and 1 bus shelter in the amount of $185,323, as budgeted. (Brownsville Metro)2026-784: Consideration and ACTION to authorize a joint-funding agreement between U.S. Geological Survey Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center and the City of Brownsville for negotiated deliverables, during the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, i2026-678: Consideration and ACTION to execute First Renewal on agreement No. ACS-02-1123 with One Stop Janitorial Services for Janitorial Services for the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, in the amount of $310,257.36, as budgeted. (Airport Depa2026-833: Consideration and ACTION on a severance agreement with the City Attorney. (City Commission)2026-704: Consideration and ACTION to reject all bids received for Solicitation No. 099-26-EPW-IFB, Excavation, Loading, and Hauling Services. (Procurement Department)2026-815: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2026-089 supporting the application of BHMC VDC Tropical Gardens, LP for housing tax credits in connection with the proposed rehabilitation of Tropical Gardens at Boca Chica; and providing an effective2026-800: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution No. 2026-91 authorizing the selection of projects and allocation of funding under the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization (RGVMPO) Call for Projects Program. (Multimodal Transportation)2026-816: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution No 2026-92 authorizing the submission of Brownsville Metro’s application for a $50,000 award through the Uber Transit Innovation Fund, which supports transit agencies in piloting innovative on-demand mobility2026-820: Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution No 2026-93 authorizing the submission of Brownsville Metro’s application to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in the amount of $650,000 which supports the planning to improve economic development, ride2026-829: Consideration and ACTION, on Resolution Number 2026-095 accepting a petition requesting designation of a tax increment reinvestment zone, authorizing preparation of a preliminary Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan, calling for a public hearing under Chapter2026-830: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-096 accepting a petition requesting designation of a tax increment reinvestment zone, authorizing preparation of a preliminary Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan, calling for a public hearing under Chapter Item-41: PUBLIC HEARING(S)Item-47: ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION(S)Item-50: BOARD APPOINTMENT(S)2026-650: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-084 to appoint or reappoint members to the Brownsville Public Library System Advisory Board. (Library)2026-793: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-68 to appoint or reappoint members to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). (Multimodal Transportation)2026-794: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-075 to appoint members to the Charter Review Committee. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Secretary's Office)2026-796: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-077B to appoint or reappoint members to the Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau (BCVB). (Convention and Visitors Bureau Department)2026-797: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-081B to appoint or reappoint member(s) to the Ethics Advisory Commission. (Office of the City Secretary)2026-798: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-082B to appoint or reappoint members to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. (Parks & Recreation Department)2026-799: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-083B appointing member(s) to the Paseo De La Resaca Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District Service Plan Board (PASEO). (Office of the City Secretary)2026-846: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-097 to appoint a member to fill an unexpired term on the Special Needs Advisory Board (SNAB). (Parks & Recreation Department)Item-62: EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-808: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Deliberation) related to City Attorney Performance Evaluation. (City Commission/ OD&HR Department)2026-848: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property) and 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations) regarding United Soccer League (USL). (Office 2026-714: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Real Property Deliberation), and 551.087 (Economic Development Deliberation) related to Project Hot Rod. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Offic2026-812: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Project FBO. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-70: POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S) AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION2026-810: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the appointment or employment of a city manager, and authorizing the Mayor to negotiate and execute a contract with the appointed individual. (City Commission/ Office of the City Attorney/ OD&HR Department)2026-809: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the City Attorney Performance Evaluation. (City Commission/ OD&HR Department)2026-818: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-747: Consideration and ACTION, if any, related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-819: Consideration and ACTION, if any, on Resolution Number 2026-080 related to Project FBO. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-715: Consideration and ACTION, if any, on Resolution Number 2026-088 related to Project Hot Rod. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)Item-77: ADJOURNMENT2026-588: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2026-008, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex and alternative dwelling unit for a 0.501-acre tract of land comprised 2026-590: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.128, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.2 – Zoning Procedures, to establish state regulations adopted at 2026-802: Consideration and ACTION on SECOND READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.130, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code (UDC, Article 4 – Zoning Regulations, Section 4.6 – Zoning Development Standards, Subsection 4.6.3 – Landscaping; Articl2026-811: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1807 amending Chapter 66, Municipal Court, providing for municipal court civil jurisdiction to enforce health and safety and nuisance abatement ordinances; authorizing the iss2026-792: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-061B to appoint or reappoint members to the Animal Regulation and Care Advisory Committee (ARCAC). (Department of Health, Wellness & Animal Services)2026-706: Consideration and ACTION to amend the phased contract with Noble Texas Builders for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) Services for the Brownsville Public Safety Complex, RFQ #142-25-EPW-RFQ, and authorize staff to negotiate and finalize Guaranteed Maxim2026-719: Discussion and ACTION to acknowledge compliance with the required boards and commissions Personal Financial Statement (PFS) filings as mandated by the Code of Ethics, Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances. (Office of the City Secretary / Office of the City2026-708: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-010, to rezone from Residential Single-Family (R-1) to Residential Suburban (R-2) to allow a duplex for Lot 4, Block 4, McKenzie Estates Subdivision, Cameron County, Texas, located at2026-801: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Matters) to deliberate the appointment, employment, or duties of a public officer or employee, pertaining to the city manager. (City Commissio2026-707: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-009, to rezone from Commercial Corridor (CC) to Residential Estate (RE) to allow a single-family residence for 2.64 acres out of 5.0 acres out of the Baldauf 10.88-acre tract out of t2026-589: Consideration and APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 2026-235.127, to amend the City of Brownsville Unified Development Code, Article 3 – Subdivision Regulations, Section 3.4 – Subdivision Design Standards; Article 4 – Zoning Regulat2026-795: Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2026-076B to appoint or reappoint members to the Brownsville Border Film Commission. (Convention and Visitors Bureau Department)2026-826: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1808 amending Chapter 102 of the City of Brownsville Code of Ordinance to adjust the Resaca Fee. (Brownsville Public Utilities Board)2026-817: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) related to Collective Bargaining Agreement with Brownsville Police Officers’ Association, Charter 290577-01. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-746: Closed session pursuant to Tex. Gov't. Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney, including Contemplated or Pending Litigation and/or Settlement Offer) related to CCAD Property ID 30393. (Office of the City Attorney/ City Manager's Office)2026-668: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2026-1806, to annex into the City of Brownsville boundary limits, a property described as a 47.27-acre tract being Lot 1, Block 202, El Jardin Resubdivision, according to the map or plat there2026-709: Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2026-011-S, to request a Specific Use Permit (SUP) in a Commercial Corridor (CC) zoning district to allow an event center for Lot 2, Block 1, Juan Garza Subdivision Replat, Cameron County,2026-06-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Brownsville City Council - June 04, 2026
Parsed Docket Items:
5: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen presentations and public comments on agenda matters3: Consent agenda: approval of prior meeting minutes, monthly financial statements, and routine licenses4: Public hearing and consideration of municipal zoning amendments, plat approvals, and development agreements8: Executive session: consultation with city attorney and economic development negotiations9: Reconvene in regular session and take final action on items discussed in closed session10: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate